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Look to the Science: Understanding how Mind, Brain and Education Science can Inform Educational Practices

k12 Digest

Her career spans roles as an elementary teacher, instructional coach, mentor, special education administrator, and elementary school principal. She currently serves as the principal of Austin Steward Elementary School #46 in Rochester, New York. Lets examine a few examples from the research.

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Look to the Science: Understanding how Mind, Brain and Education Science can Inform Educational Practices

k12 Digest

Her career spans roles as an elementary teacher, instructional coach, mentor, special education administrator, and elementary school principal. She currently serves as the principal of Austin Steward Elementary School #46 in Rochester, New York. Lets examine a few examples from the research.

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Two Remarkable Educators Honored with YouScience® Innovative Educator Award

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. “In our first year working with YouScience and the Industry Certification exams, Kathy has taken on the new process with her strong work ethic and has collaborated with other teachers to understand the importance and ease of use in proctoring the exams,” said Turrentine.

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64 predictions about edtech trends in 2024

eSchool News

In 2024, I expect we will see big advancements towards determining the best way to use AI in both classroom and administrative settings, as well as clearly defining boundaries for ethical use. In 2023, the US witnessed a surge in cybersecurity attacks on schools and districts, making it a primary target.

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Sir Ken Robinson’s Next Act: You Are the System and You Can Change Education

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On the contrary, it can be very constructive and a great motivator. It’s important information and it’s part of the collaborative ethic. I was looking recently at a school called Orchard Gardens in Massachusetts, which I talk about in the new book. A sink school that nobody wanted to send their kids to.

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The Des Moines Register’s editorial on student retention is lazy and irresponsible

Dangerously Irrelevant

No increase in motivation. Retention – or the threat of retention – is not a motivating force for students. Students don’t try harder and aren’t motivated to do better after they’re retained. Retained students also are more likely to display aggression during adolescence. But, plain and simple, retention hurts kids.

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Thinking about NAEP in Colorado and the Denver Public Schools

Dangerously Irrelevant

It’s difficult enough in normal times to help our students feel motivated for standardized tests. In my blog post, I also quoted Loveless’ statement that, because the NAEP Proficient standard is so aspirational, “ If high school students are required to meet NAEP proficient to graduate from high school, large numbers will fail.

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